The death toll from floods and tornadoes in the United States has increased to 20 people.

In the United States, the death toll from severe storms and floods in the southern states has reached 20 people. This was reported on April 7 by ABC News TV channel with reference to the governors and other government representatives.

"Since Wednesday, at least 20 people have died as a result of bad weather, including a 9-year—old boy in Kentucky who was swept away by a torrent of water as he walked to a bus stop," the publication said.

Rescue teams continue to work in settlements affected by heavy rains and hurricanes. It is noted that at the moment there are dead in six states: Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana, Arkansas and Mississippi.

The infrastructure of several states was damaged: roads were flooded, trees and power lines were felled. According to the newspaper, over the past week, more than 90 cases of tornadoes have been recorded.

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On April 6, The Washington Post reported an increase in the number of deaths from bad weather to 15 people. It is clarified that most of the victims were from the western part of Tennessee.

In addition, on March 29, four people died as a result of flooding on the US-Mexico border. It is reported that due to heavy rains, more than 21.5 inches (about 54.6 cm) of precipitation fell, and entire areas were flooded, and drainage systems could not cope.